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Sleeping with Heather

Heather Arrington 12 Episodes Jul 22, 2025

Sleeping with Heather is a soft-spoken sleep podcast designed to gently lull you into rest with dreamy storytelling, ambient soundscapes, and poetic reflections. Hosted by Heather Arrington, each episode invites you to unwind through cozy narratives that drift between reality and imagination—whether you're listening from bed, the bath, or a quiet moment alone. Blending elements of ASMR, guided relaxation, and whimsical bedtime tales, Sleeping with Heather helps ease anxiety, calm racing thoughts, and create a peaceful nighttime ritual.

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Beneath the Stars: A Knoxville Summer Night Campfire Chat Jul 22, 2025 01:43:54 In Episode 11 of Sleeping with Heather, drift into a dreamy fireside reverie filled with folklore, fireflies, forgotten sandwiches, and the mystical art of assembling an IKEA coffee table. Heather guides you through Appalachian broom lore, soft musings on memory and magic, and the poetry hidden in ordinary things. Perfect for anxious minds, bedtime routines, and insomniacs seeking comfort, laughte

EP 10: Nuts About Squirrels Dec 3, 2023 01:41:53 Welcome to "Sleeping with Heather," the podcast that whispers you to sleep with intriguing stories, calming conversations, and soothing sounds. Tonight, we're getting cozy with some fascinating squirrel facts that are sure to intrigue and relax you. After that, we'll dial up my good friend Derek for a laid-back chat about squirrels and a myriad of other delightful topics.

EP 9: Thanksgiving Wishes and Pumpkin Pie Nov 22, 2023 00:54:13 Poetry featured in tonights episode: "The Partial Explanation" by Charles Simic A poignant piece that delves into the mysteries of life, inviting listeners to ponder the unexplained and the partially understood aspects of our existence. "Rural Delivery" by Charles Simic Simic's evocative imagery captures the essence of rural life, bringing forth a sense of nostalgia

Episode 8: Poetry and Potato Salad May 21, 2023 00:55:46 Good evening, Sleepyheads! So glad you could join me for another episode of Sleeping with Heather :). 00:00:45 - Yoga Nidra 00:08:33 - poetry begins 00:09:00 - The Wind by Jayden 00:15:41 - Fireflies by Dani Elle - Dani Elle recently published a book of poetry. You can find it on Amazon via this link: https://tinyurl.com/4enu44t9 You can also follow her on IG @prose_elle 00:17:56 - Instructio

Episode 7: Poetry on a Rainy Night Dec 26, 2022 00:54:20 Thank you for tuning in! You're in for a night of restful sleep. If you'd like to keep this show going and bless my little indie podcast with a tip, you can find me on:   Patreon: https://tinyurl.com/yp5vrw28 or Buy me a coffee: https://tinyurl.com/2p8954j3 I love to connect with my audience. Here's where to find me: Fb: https://tinyurl.com/yvts7v68 IG: @sleeping.with.heather TikTok: @heathe

Episode 6: It Was Only a Dream Sep 12, 2022 01:20:09 Join me for a bedtime story about a guy and his dog, and a world where the mundane is anything but. Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/cGwKFa_oiAg Want to become a sustaining supporter? You can help keep the show going for as little as $0.99/month! Head on over to https://anchor.fm/sleepingwithheather and click support Want to connect on social media?  https://www.facebook.com/heather.ar

Episode 5: The Wizard of Oz Improv Show Jun 9, 2022 01:40:33 Good evening sleepyheads and welcome to episode 5 of the Sleeping with Heather podcast! I freestyled most of tonight's show and hope it finds you fast asleep very soon. Sweet dreams!

Episode 4: Joanna the Starfish Dec 31, 2021 02:20:25 The most beautiful starfish in the sea dreams of stardom but finds herself in the belly of a Mako shark who is swallowed by a whale.  Her valiant effort to escape lands her in the net of a marine biologist. Will Joanna find herself in the Museum of Nature Science or under the bright lights of Tinsel Town? Hear how this harrowing adventure ends on tonight’s episode of Sleeping with Heather. Fo

Episode 3: CinderDane; a Bedtime Story for Dogs Oct 16, 2021 01:41:02 For tonight's episode I'll be reading CinderDane, a doggy fairytale by Leigh Anne Jasheway from her book Bedtime Stories for Dogs available on Amazon. I'll also share some pumpkin trivia...and if you're not too tired, we'll take a walk around the block to admire Halloween decorations. Sweet dreams, my friends!

Episode 2: The Princess and The Pea Aug 18, 2021 01:28:12 Hot pink yoga pants, a retelling of Hans Christian Anderson's The Princesses and The Pea, and a recipe for pasta salad...what more could you ask for? This episode is dedicated to my friend, Jane in Virginia. Jane, thank you for your support and encouragement! The Lion’s Den was read with permission by Granville Hedrington.

Episode 1: The Girl Who Owned the Bear Jun 3, 2021 01:32:55 Good evening! And welcome to the inaugural episode of Sleeping with Heather. On tonight's episode we'll listen to old voicemails and I'll read my diary entry from December 31st, 1999. Next, we'll take a hot air balloon ride to another planet where we'll start a campfire and make s'mores. We'll end the night with a few Ernest Hemingway poems and a reading of the classic American fairytale, The Girl

Intro: Sleeping With Heather, the Podcast That Puts You to Sleep. Dec 24, 2020 00:00:31 Welcome! There are plenty of melodious meanderings in the works. Subscribe, and you’ll be the first to know when an episode hits the airwaves. I look forward to putting you to sleep.

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